How Kevin McCarthy lost political cage fight with arch-enemy Matt Gaetz
At times it seemed like the Florida rebel versus the rest of the Republican party as he brought down the Speaker.
1970-01-01 08:00
Here are the 8 Republicans who voted to oust McCarthy as House speaker
A group of eight House Republicans joined with Democrats Tuesday in a historic vote to remove Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
1970-01-01 08:00
DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings
More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.
1970-01-01 08:00
What does the US Speaker of the House do?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing the most serious threat to his leadership to date.
1970-01-01 08:00
Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit
The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Defiant Trump turns up at $250m fraud trial to blast 'scam'
The ex-president lambasts a case that could see him lose control of Trump Tower and other properties.
1970-01-01 08:00
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stares down a right-wing coup
His ouster as Speaker could throw an unruly US House of Representatives into even further disarray.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dr Denis Mukwege: Nobel Prize-winner to contest DR Congo presidency
Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.
1970-01-01 08:00
Republican blockade of Ukraine aid and Slovakia's election play into Putin's hands
Republicans opposed to the US funding Ukraine's lifeline against Russia scored their first major success when House Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn't include a $6 billion request for aid in a stopgap bill that averted a government shutdown.
1970-01-01 08:00
Soccer-Chelsea down Spurs, Arsenal lose to Liverpool as WSL kicks off
LONDON Mia Fishel scored on her Chelsea debut as the reigning Women's Super League champions got off to
1970-01-01 08:00
Hardline Republicans seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep Matt Gaetz will seek to remove the Speaker this week, saying Republicans need "trustworthy" leadership.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shutdown avoided, but this is still a historically unproductive Congress
The US government has barely avoided a shutdown. But just because House Speaker Kevin McCarthy managed to find a last-minute solution, it does not mean our government is magically working well again. Nor is it a sign that McCarthy has figured out a way to bring his Republican Conference together.
1970-01-01 08:00